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Sandra Griffiths

August 15, 1964 — January 20, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" R. Griffiths of Columbus passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Bryan LGH-East.

Funeral Services are 10:30 am Wednesday, January 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery. Sandy's favorite color was blue and wanted everyone to keep that in mind when selecting flowers and attire.

Sandra Griffiths was born August 15, 1964, in St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus to Raymond and Donna (Wallick) Klopnieski. She graduated from Scotus Central Catholic High School in 1982. Sandy was united in marriage with Tom Griffiths on July 21, 1984. From this union, "The Brady Bunch" was born, Megan, Reba, Jacup, Trevor, Garth, and Shania. She had various jobs at gas stations as well as Sunrise Elementary and the City of Columbus. Sandy was very proud to earn a college degree in Early Childhood Education in 2014. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus where she enjoyed working with youth and teaching Sunday School. Sandy enjoyed playing Bingo, spending time with her kids, grandkids, and her dog Olivia.

Sandy is survived by:
Daughter Megan Griffiths of Columbus
Daughter Reba (Special Friend Jeremy) Williams of Columbus
-Grandchildren Elizabeth, Nolan, and Justina
Son Jacup (Special Friend Daiana) Griffiths of Houston, TX
Son Trevor (Estela) Griffiths of Columbus
-Grandchildren Vincent and Vivienne
Son Garth (Maria) Griffiths of Columbus
-Grandchildren Isabella and Noah
Daughter Shania (Bill) Ervin of North Bend
-Grandchild Eleanor
Former Husband Tom Griffiths of Columbus
Mother Donna Klopnieski of Columbus
Brother Bob (Special Friend Karen) Klopnieski of Lincoln
Sister Kris Klopnieski of Columbus
Nephews Jordan and Jaden Williams of Columbus
Special Friends Bridget (Jason) Kobza of Columbus, Jamie (Rich) Snyder of Columbus
Furry Friend Olivia
Uncle David (Loretta) Kwapnioski of Columbus
Numerous Cousins and Friends

She is preceded in death by:
Father Raymond Klopnieski
Grandparents Ivan and Merle (Choat) Wallick of Albion
Grandparents Peter and Stella Klopnieski of Tarnov

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

4:00 - 7:00 pm

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McKown Funeral Home - Columbus

2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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First United Methodist Church

2710 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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